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Distance from Scottburgh to Main

Scottburgh to Main is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Scottburgh → Main
Road distance
174.3 km
108.3 mi • 94.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
104.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.68×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R291.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R293.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R325.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R327.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R385.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R386.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R428.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R432.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R508.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R564.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R568.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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174.3 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Scottburgh
Finish Main
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    1.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    1.2 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    22.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    36.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards R103: Underberg
    0.0 km
  14. Go straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    35.7 km
  16. Turn right
    5.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    2.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Scottburgh → Main
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Scottburgh
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Scottburgh → Main
Scottburgh Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
19.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
4.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
62.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → Scottburgh
Scottburgh ↔ Main
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437
Midpoint
87.2 km
Total: 174.3 km
Midpoint 87.2 km
174.3 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 174.3 km
Return-cycle span 348.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.28604, 30.75437
Midpoint -29.76178, 30.50750
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 8
How far is Scottburgh from Main? +
Scottburgh is about 174.3 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Scottburgh to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Scottburgh to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Scottburgh to Main? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Scottburgh to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R291.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R293.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R325.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R327.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Scottburgh to Main? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Scottburgh To Main
: Kingsburgh
From Scottburgh To Main
Kingsway
From Scottburgh To Main
Umbumbulu
From Scottburgh To Main
: Underberg
From Scottburgh To Main
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From Scottburgh To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Scottburgh
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 19.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 4.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 62.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 106.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 19.8 km

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